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Summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18. Get to know horsemanship activities like grooming, leading, and riding, participate in creative arts & crafts, playtime & learning with small farm animals, and more. LGBTQ+ staff and mentors will create a fun and empowering space for youth to make new friends, develop farm skills, and increase self-confidence.
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Recreation
Day Camp
Teens
LGBTQ
During the school year, K-6 students can participate in a variety of activities that cover five different aspects (Academics, Enrichment, Culture, Power Up Fitness, and Project Based Learning). Tutoring is also available to grades 7-12.
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Education
Afterschool Care
Children
Teens
Free financial empowerment courses cover financial goals, budgeting, debt management, and more. Classes are in-person and available year-round in both English and Spanish, with specialized courses for teens and seniors.
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Financial Education
Education
Money
Adults
Teens
Seniors
Emergency housing program that offers housing for minors, ages 13-17 years for up to 90 days. Emergency housing helps youth reprieve and recover from crises, access critical services, and begin to set future goals for safety and stability.
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Teens
Short-Term Housing
Temporary Shelter
Homeless
Housing
Emergency
Near Homeless
LGBTQ
Emergency Shelter
Outdoor group outings to explore local parks, beaches, and trails, available to anyone.
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Families
Teens
Children
Adults
Recreation
Hands-on programs focusing on K-12, such as classroom presentations, shelter tours and service projects. Classroom topics include: compassion and kindness towards animals, dog bite prevention and safety, spay/neuter education, animal cruelty and neglect, native wildlife safety, animal identification (i.e. dog licenses/cat id tags), and safety.
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Teens
Day Camp
Animal Welfare
Children
Education
Grants Little Wishes to children ages 6 to 18 for support of school trip fees, summer camp enrollment fees, bicycle and helmet, special needs equipment, tutoring, computers, school related supplies, sports fees and/or uniforms, cleats, and other items.
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Children
Financial Assistance
Supplies for School
Teens
Recreation
Offerings include lap swims, American Red Cross swim lessons and training courses, shallow water aerobics, deep water running, as well as preschool swims and open swims for people to play and enjoy the facility.
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Recreation
Families
Children
Teens
Seniors
Adults
Temporary housing program for young adults ages 18 to 24. Provides four beds at each location (Bellingham and Mt. Vernon) where young adults can stay for up to 90 days. Note: HUSLY is accessed through a main application process and is NOT first come, first served.
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Housing
Short-Term Housing
Teens
Emergency Shelter
Homeless
Adults
Intensive outpatient mental health program. Provides home and community based wraparound services for Medicaid-eligible youth (up to 20 years) with multiple and complex needs.
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Medication Management
Mental Health Care
Understand Mental Health
Medications for Mental Health
Children
Teens
Mental Illness
Counseling
Case Management
Support Network
Outpatient Treatment
Provides a positive and safe place for non-custodial parents to visit their children in the presence of a third person responsible for observing and ensuring the safety of those involved.
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Teens
Children
Parents
Families
Mediation
LGBTQ young people can text with a trained counselor for free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression, and suicide.
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Help Hotlines
Children
Teens
In Crisis
LGBTQ
Individual Counseling
Mental Health Care
Care
A free overnight workshop for youth ages 16-24 who experience disability, plan to live independently, and have career or educational goals. The workshop focuses on preparing for college and/or employment and learning independent living skills.
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Disability
Independent Living
Teens
Provides a range of advocacy services to help adults, youth, and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities gain access to health and educational services and supports. These services include family resource and insurance navigation, and legal advocacy on issues related to access to healthcare and education.
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Teens
Children
Adults
Developmental Disability
Disability
Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Coordinated primary medical and dental care for children and adolescents, including well-child visits, newborn care, developmental screenings, immunizations, sports exams, and specialty referrals.
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Medical Care
Health
Primary Care
Prevent & Treat
Vaccinations
Checkup & Test
Children
Teens
Meet with a parenting coach to achieve the unique goals you have for you, your teen and family.
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Teens
Family Counseling
Parents
Support Network
Care
Provides children ages 6-18 in need with a new coat, gloves, and scarves. The program is generally available in November/December/January each year.
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Clothing
Teens
Children
By calling 1-800-RUNAWAY, you can connect with a trusted, compassionate person who will listen and help you create a plan to address your concerns. Live Chat online and email also available..
A permanent, nationwide Summer EBT program to support children who lose access to free and reduced-price school meals during the summer months. Provides $120 in food benefits to each eligible child. For updates and application information, sign up for text-based alerts at textsunbucks.dshs.wa.gov.
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Food
Government Food Benefits
Children
Help Pay for Food
Food Benefits
Teens
This program is for young people, ages 18-24, who are moving out of unstable situations that resulted in them being temporarily homeless. This program offers lease support, housing financial assistance, deposit, and ongoing skill building in collaboration with Housing Case Managers.
Note: Rapid Rehousing is accessed through a main application process and is NOT first come, first served.
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Near Homeless
Homeless
Housing
Adults
Teens
Help Pay for Housing
A year-round substance use prevention and mentoring program that meets bi-monthly on weekends, for youth ages 9-12 affected by the substance use disorder of a family member. All camp activities are provided free of charge.
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Recreation
Support Groups
Group Therapy
Overnight Camp
Support Network
Children
Teens
Addiction & Recovery
A youth-led diversion service focusing on healing and accountability through Restorative Justice. Teen Court serves 12-17 year olds in partnership with Whatcom County Superior Court and several high schools throughout Whatcom County. Student volunteers act as judges, jurors and attorneys (referred to as advocates), to both learn how a courtroom setting works and to offer an alternative to the standard criminal justice system.
Interactive website for Native youth. Topics include culture, health, relationships, mental health, making an impact, and more.
Free and low cost workshops for youth (4th-12th grade) to gain skills in conflict resolution.
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Mediation
Education
Teens
Children
Before and after school "clubhouse" programs for grades K-12 impact kids positively through academic success, good citizenship, healthy lifestyles, and athletic programs. Athletic programming varies by location.
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Education
Teens
Afterschool Care
Help Find Childcare
Children
Childcare